The Hebrew word ge' (also spelled geh) describes a person puffed up with pride, one who regards themselves as superior to God and others. It derives from the root ga'ah (H1342), meaning to rise, to be exalted. In biblical wisdom literature and the prophets, ge' stands as the antithesis of the humble heart God honors.
Scripture consistently warns that ge' — arrogant pride — precedes destruction (Proverbs 16:18). The prophets repeatedly condemn the pride of nations (Moab, Babylon, Edom) as the root sin that draws God's judgment. Conversely, humility before God is exalted. The New Testament counterpart is huperephanos (G5244), and the antidote is tapeinophrosune (G5012, humility). God 'opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble' (James 4:6).